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Dakar — The public release of the official decree convening an extraordinary session of the Sénégal National Assembly has set the stage for a pivotal
Patrice Talon’s new role as president of Benin’s Senate
On Thursday, August 6, 2026, Benin’s political landscape entered uncharted territory. Delegates gathered at the Governor’s Palace in Porto-Novo cast their votes to select the
Patrice Talon takes helm of Bénin’s Senate in landmark transition
Just two months following the formal transfer of presidential powers and the conclusion of his second term, Patrice Talon has been elected President of Bénin’s
Patrice Talon elected Senate president in Benin with unity call
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Mali’s new defense and security framework reshapes national strategy
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Un warns of isis expansion in Sahel and lake Chad basin
The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the escalating threat posed by the Islamic State (ISIS) in Africa, particularly in the Sahel region
Gabon bets on mining to drive economic growth amid oil decline
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Cholera outbreak Tchad claims 13 lives over 230 cases reported
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Patrice Talon vows to foster national unity as Benin’s first Senate leader
As the inaugural leader of Benin’s Senate for the 2026–2031 term, Patrice Talon delivered his inaugural address following his election on August 6, 2026. The
Bénin inaugurates its first Senate led by former president Patrice Talon
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Togo faces constitutional crisis amid regional pressure over 2024 reform
In a landmark ruling, the ECOWAS Court of Justice has declared Togo’s 2024 constitutional amendment a constitutional coup, setting the stage for a fierce legal
Death penalty debate resurfaces in democratic republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) finds itself at the center of a heated national debate as calls grow louder for the reinstatement of the